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EPOV
The day ended great. Jasper was right. I had no reason to be nervous. By the time I got back, Becky and Lily were already back, and we went straight to work. By the end of my shift, I was feeling a lot happier than I was at the start. The rest of the day went by smoothly, and Emmett thought that behind the cash register was the best place for me. My first day had been an okay day.
Emmett ran us out, much to our laughter, and Becky, Lily and I walked out together. Before I hailed a cab back to mine and Tanya's place, the girls invited me to come and visit the NYU campus one day; telling me they'd be happy to show me around the school.
Becky and I had got to talking during the rest of my shift, and I told her about the subjects I was interested in, such as sociology. She told me her boyfriend was a TA for a sociology professor so she could get me some cool things to read. I thanked her while Lily volunteered to show me the school's library, saying it was one of the best places on campus. Lily was a literature major and reading was the greatest thing on Earth to her. She was as addicted to books as I was.
I couldn't wait to go.
The sight of Tanya attempting to cook dinner when I get home makes me laugh. Every time Tanya tries to cook something more than a simple breakfast dish, it always turns into some sort of disaster. At least, if it's without my assistance. Some of what she'll try to make is too salty while others are too sweet, and on many occasions, burnt to a crisp. Measurements are not her friend.
"Step away from the stove," I say, causing her to jump since I'd quietly entered the apartment. "I don't want to be forced to call the fire department."
She gives me the finger. "Shut the fuck up. I'm the one who made scramble eggs this morning, dick."
"Yes, but eggs are easy, you and chicken on the other hand…" I walk over to her, taking the baking dish away before she can put it in the oven. "…don't agree."
She huffs and rolls her eyes at me before stepping away. I take over, and soon, the stuffed Chicken Breast dish Tanya was trying to make is in the oven. I excuse myself to go and change out of my work clothes. Making my way back to the kitchen, Tanya is still there, sitting at the table, her head stuck in a book. When she realizes I'm back, she closes it and looks up at me expectantly with a smile. "Soooo….? How did it go?"
"You want it sugarcoated or right between the eyes?"
"You know I like it rough, baby," she says, wiggling her eyebrows.
I roll my eyes at her and her perverted mind. "Well I started out as a complete fuck up, but luckily I found myself in the company of two really cool girls, one of which is in Jasper's class at NYU, and they helped me out."
"So I guess you smashed a few coffee mugs, huh?" she asks.
"Yeah, you can say that." I say. "So I also met Emmett's girl…"
"Yeah, Rosalie, I think," Tanya says. "What's up?" Tanya's eyes grow serious, but I'm quick to crush whatever she's thinking. She probably thought Rosalie was rude to me like Alice, and wouldn't hesitate to let Rosalie have if they ever come face-to-face so I've got to get her mind on the right track.
"Well, I told her a bit about myself when she asked."
She visibly sighs and relaxes before saying, "And you look like that's a bad thing." She is so damn observant sometimes.
"Well, I don't really know why I did it, but she asked about my education and it just reeled off of my tongue."
"As it should," Tanya says with a smile. "Jasper is a good thing for you, Edward. You're happy, and that makes me so fucking ecstatic." She gets up and walks over, pulling me into a hug. "I'm glad he got lost, babe."
"Me too," I whisper in her neck before biting on it.
"Ouch! Now who's the pervert?" She laughs, walking back over to the table, taking a seat and continues reading. I buzz around the kitchen a little before heading to the living room. Propping my feet up on the coffee table, I relax, just letting my mind wander.
Tanya is right. Jasper is the best thing to have ever happened to me, and he actually wants to do more.
He was so enthralled after he learned that my IQ was so high and that I was accepted to a prominent school. I could see him salivating over the information and his eyes kept dancing as he seemed to be formulating a plan. Little did he know, I wouldn't fight him on it. I wanted to go to school. Anywhere. I wanted him to be happy, and if helping me made him happy, then I wouldn't fight him too much.
Speaking of which, I should call him. As I pick up my cell to do just that, it rings. Answering it, I'm treated to his deep voice as he says, "Hey, baby." The sound of it, and the sentiment he uses, sends a shiver down my spine while my heart beats a little faster.
"Hey," I reply, sinking further down into the seat, letting the smoothness of his voice wash over me.
"Are you good?" he asks.
"Yeah." God, his voice alone is making me think up such dirty things.
"You got home safe?" He sounds a little worried, and it warms my heart to hear it.
"Yeah, but I miss you though." I really did.
He chuckles and says, "I miss you too, but I'll get to see you tonight for our date and I can't wait."
"Me either."
"Alright, I'm gonna leave work now, I have a few errands to run, but I'll be by later to pick you up for our night out. Later, darlin'."
"Later, baby." He hangs up and I sigh happily.
"Oh man, Jasper called," Tanya says as she walks in the living room and plops down on the couch next to me.
"How do you know?"
"You're glowing," she sighs, laying her head on my shoulder. "I just told you. I love the way he loves you."
"What about you?" I ask her. "Jake likes you."
She scoffs and then laughs at that. "Oh please, we'll see."
"Yeah, we will."
~~sjfm~~
"Coming!" I yell at the door. I'd overslept this evening after dinner with Tanya. I just woke up about an hour ago, only to realize that I was running late. I jumped, dashed to the bathroom and rushed through my shower. While drying off, I heard a knock at the door.
Before sleep had taken me, I remembered Tanya wishing me a good night before she left for work. Jasper had text me for the time to our date and I sent him a quick reply before burying my head into my pillows.
A nightmare about my parents was what woke me up. I couldn't get it out of my head, and I was too disturbed by it to go back to sleep. I dreamed that I was getting ready for work and as soon as I opened up the front door, there they were, standing there. My dad ripped into me, yelling that I didn't run far enough and how disappointed he was to call himself my father while my mother cried about how ashamed she was. I didn't want to think about them now. Fuck, I wasn't even thinking about them, and they just popped up in my dreams. If I didn't see those two anytime soon, that would be great.
I skid to a stop at the door, yanking it open to my fucking hot ass boyfriend, standing there with a smile on his face. Dressed all in black, he looks so tempting. He looks so good, I want to skip our date and just stay in.
His eyes languidly moves up and down my body, lingering on the towel covering my bottom half before coming back up to meet my eyes. The way he licks his lips and then bites the bottom one, makes my cock twitch.
Not a word passes between us. I grab him. Pulling him into the apartment, I slam him back into the door and crash my lips to his. The door suddenly shuts under our combined weight, making us laugh but it's not enough to stop us. He rips the towel away and palms my already hard cock.
"God…baby…mmm…" I can't get anything out besides moaning as my mouth falls open when he grasps my dick, pumping it.
He pushes off the door, and lets go of my cock much to my dismay, and pulls me down the hall with him. We get to my bedroom, and our hands are busy. He takes my cock in hand, stroking it while I unzip his pants, reaching down in it to palm his dick. I pull back from our kiss, cocking my eyebrow at him in question when I realize that he's going commando. He smirks and I wipe it off his face when I start to stroke him.
"Fuck…baby…uuhh." He manages to get out and I smile, knowing I have him right where I want him. I'm about to take this to another level, but one glance at my clock in the corner, makes see that we're running late. I start to pull away, figuring we can do this later. However, Jasper isn't having it. "Don't! Baby, please, keep going. Uuhh! So good."
I can keep going, but I'm also feeling playful so I let go before he can come. "Later."
I move away and he groans. "Edward, come on." He sounds so whiny, but I won't give in.
"Let me get dressed and I promise tonight will be worth your while." I give him a quick kiss and then push him out of my bedroom. I can't get dressed in front of Jasper, because with that body and his face, it's too damn appealing. One look in his eyes, and I'll give in and let him fuck me.
My clothes are on my back in a hurry and we're out there. We're quiet all the way downstairs, but I can see Jasper pouting out of the corner of my eye. The sulky look that he's trying to mask makes me feel like shit. I feel terrible, and we're not leaving the garage until this is rectified.
We get in the car, and Jasper moves to start the engine, but I stop him by crawling closer. "Wait…Edward, what are you…" I quiet him by placing one hand on his chest, stilling him, and then worked his zipper down with the other. His eyes are frantic between my face and looking for anyone on the outside of the car. "Wait, baby...someone will see u..." I don't listen. I push my mouth on his, devouring it.
I then carefully kiss my way down to his exposed cock, taking it in my mouth. His hand finds my hair, kneading the scalp as he holds on for dear life. His hips rise and I push down on them as he moans, "Uuhh...just like that." I lap and suck on the head, working my way down to the base and back up. I take all I can into my mouth and I don't stop sucking. I bob my head while he grabs my hair a little tighter. My own cock is straining against my jeans but this isn't about me. This is for Jasper.
I still my hungry mouth, when he tries to thrust again, allowing him to fuck it. "Fuck…baby…fuck…" He groans and then pushes his cock into the depths of it over and over again until he lets go, coming down my throat. I don't stop licking his cock until his hips stop moving before I pull away.
Sitting back, I feel good. I grab a stick of gum and pop it in my mouth while watching Jasper catch his breath. He looks far better now than he did when we were coming downstairs. He looks so free to me, so unlike the guy I had met that night when he got lost and found me.
However, I love this guy. I love this Jasper. I love his courage, his joy, his happiness, I just love...him. I sigh happily as the realization hits me like a freight train. I'm in love with him. I'm falling hard and fast and I don't want to stop. My heart feels so good and I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. He's unaware of my newfound truth and I stay silent, lightly chuckling at him as he tries to find his bearings. "That was…Oh God…what are you doing to me?"
"Nothing you don't like." I smirk, knowing what it does to him.
"Like? I fucking love!" He laughs, tucking himself back into his pants. He shakes his head, trying to clear it before starting the car. What I've just admitted to myself, Jasper can't learn of yet. I need the right time and place to tell him so I decide to push it to the back of my mind. I know he has said that he could love me, and I don't doubt him. That's odd for me to trust someone outside of Tanya, but I do, I trust Jasper. However, I think it's best to wait. We are still fresh, new, and anything can go wrong at this point.
"So where to first?" he asks some minutes into the drive.
"Well, our first stop is Emmett's club." I'm excited to see Tanya and mess with her.
"I can't wait to see how Tanya is doing," Jasper says with a broad smile.
The city lights never looked so bright and welcoming as they do with Jasper by my side. Nights were usually when my work hours would start, but not anymore. Now, they are spent with a guy who makes my heart beat a little faster and my pulse race. Something I love.
We pull up at Emmett's club, After Dark, and get out. Jasper knows the bouncer and introduces me to the guy. When he tells the bouncer that I'm his boyfriend, I can't wipe the smile off my face. Jasper then tells, the guy, Darren, to let me whenever he sees me there, no waiting and Darren agrees.
We move inside, and it's an amazing experience to both have Jasper's hand wrapped around mine, pulling me through the crowd and the thumping beat of the music. It's loud, and people are everywhere. I fall Jasper's lead while bouncing my head to the song that's playing. He pulls me to a stop, standing aside and watching me. I'm not nervous under his stare. I feel honored to know that this amazing man wants me.
We stand there, his hands around my waist as we move to the music while taking in the scene. Everywhere my ass goes, Jasper's crotch seems to follow and I love taking advantage of that and dancing on him. No one looks like they care that two guys are practically grinding on each other and I fucking love that, because I'm no mood to be interrupted while tempting my boyfriend. Tonight is all about fun.
After Dark is fantastic. I love everything about this club. I love the look and feel of it. Its dark yet welcoming atmosphere has just enough light streaming through for you to see and enjoy what's before you. There is a great vibe to it, and I can see it as a great hangout for Jasper and me. Plus, it's a bonus that Tanya works here now.
The music is really getting to me and I can't stop moving to the beat. Jasper's hands are on my hips, and it prompts me to move even more. Tanya is the cause of this. She is the one who always drags me out to clubs, saying that we need to relax and enjoy ourselves. She was right, because it really helps.
"Wanna go out there?" Jasper asks.
"Yeah, but not here. I don't want to crowd Tanya on her first night."
"Alright then," he says.
Just as we agree, I spot Tanya weaving her way through the crowd. She's balancing her tray perfectly as her head bob to the music, and I point her out to Jasper. We both smile, and then make our way closer. We want to catch up with her before she heads back to the bar. She doesn't see us, and I'm still feeling real fucking playful. We move a little closer, and I quickly whisper-yell a plan to Jasper over the thumping beat. He nods in agreement, and then we make our move.
Tanya looks so cute in her uniform. She's in a black t-shirt with the club's logo on it, and a pair of black shorts. I was fairly certain she was wearing boots with that, but I wasn't sure as I'd only peeked at her through sleepy eyes before she left for work earlier.
Jasper moves in close behind her and I move to the front. Together, we start dancing with her. Knowing Tanya, we have to move real fast before she gets defensive. "Hey, hey, what are you…" She isn't looking up, but when she does, she starts laughing and then dancing along with us.
"How's work?" I ask as another favorite comes on.
"It's good!" she shouts over the music.
"Happy to hear that!" Jasper joins in and says as she turns and kisses him on the cheek.
"Thank you!" Tanya says, smiling at him. "Just...thank you."
Nothing else is said and we stay with Tanya a little while. Rosalie and Emmett come through a little later and we all have drinks. After that, we say our goodbyes and then leave for my favorite club, Inferno.
Inferno is a hot gay club not too far from Emmett's place actually. Tanya figured it was the perfect spot for the both of us to unwind. In her mind, it was a great place for me to meet guys and for her to not get hit on by guys. A win-win situation in her book. However, at that time, I was more interested in just dancing and forgetting about everything not fucking. I did enough that at work.
Nonetheless, I think now I truly can enjoy my time at Inferno a helluva lot more with Jasper by my side. The ambiance of the club is a fucking fantasy. The pulsating music and the hot bodies grinding against each other is a fantasy land. However, tonight, I'm bringing my own eye candy.
The minute we step into the club, Jasper is lost. He looks like a kid in a candy store. "This is where you hang out?"
"Yeah, it's a favorite spot of mine." I smiles as we stand at the top of the short stairs that leads down to the dance floor and bar, taking in the scene.
"It's great."
"So you've never been here?" I ask.
"No. first time."
I kiss him. "I'm glad I get a first." He smiles at the sentiment.
"Ready?" I ask, dragging him down the stairs.
"Fuck yes," he says as we move to the middle of the dance floor.
We're face-to-face, bouncing to the music. Our bodies are grinding on each other and I fucking love the static coming off our clothes. There are guys all around us, but I see no one but Jasper. His eyes are solely on mine. His hands are around my waist and his clothed cock is rubbing against mine. Our bodies glide against one another as others start to push up on us, yet, it doesn't stop us. We just dance along. A few guys start checking Jasper, and I spin him around, grinding on his ass. He tilts his head back, moving to the beat. I slowly run my hand down to his crotch and with my eyes piercing into one of Jasper's admirer's, I grab it, stroking him while his mouth falls open and he pushes back on me.
God, I want him so bad right now. I want to claim him. I want to fuck him though I rather love getting fucked by him. However, I want to feel as close to him as possible. Sometimes, I wonder if Jasper is predominantly a top or would he ever be able to consider bottoming, and if so, I'd love to be the one to do it. I want to feel him wrapped around me.
The thought of making love to him is making matters worse. I can see him in my mind, sitting on my dick or letting me fuck the living daylights out of him. However, since I can't be with him at the moment, I bring my hand up to his waist and I move back a little from his ass. He looks up at me, spinning in my arms and pulling my lips to his. The kiss is intense as the beat of the music vibrates within us. His mouth is hungry, needy on mine. He pulls me flush against him, kneading my ass as he grinds his cock on me. I groan and pull away. "Jasper…ungh…we have to stop." It pains me to say those words, but Jasper isn't moved. Instead, there is a mischievous glint in his eyes and he makes me dance some more before pulling me from the floor.
We grab a seat in the corner and our lips and hands can't stay still as we make out. Finally, we part and Jasper goes to get drinks. The guy I thought was watching Jasper comes over and takes a seat.
"You look good out there," he says with a smirk as he openly flirts with me.
"Thanks." I want to keep this vague as I want him gone. The only person I want to see right now is by the bar.
"So…" He draws the word out, hoping I'll meet his eyes. Knowing the game well enough, I do just as I see Jasper making his way back.
"So…" I repeat and he foolishly smiles.
"Up for some fun?" He's a brave one.
"Can't. With my boyfriend." I point at Jasper as he places our drinks on the table.
He looks Jasper up and down, licking his lips. "Well, the more the merrier."
"I'm sorry, darlin' but this…" Jasper gestures between me and him. "Is a private party. Maybe another time."
The guy shrugs his shoulder and gets up, leaving us alone. I'm stunned while Jasper takes a seat and with a peck on my lips, moves to sip his drink.
"Fucking amazing," I comment.
"What is?" He laughs.
"You are." Another make out session between us is ensued before we finish off our drinks and run back to the dance floor.
The night goes on, we drink, make out and dance some more. Our kisses never stop and are heated and passionate. I can't wait to be alone with him. When we get tired, we move back to our seats. Jasper's mouth is on my neck, sucking on his favorite spot behind my ear. "Enjoying yourself, baby?" he asks, nipping on the area. I know it'll leave a mark, but I don't give a shit. It feels too damn good to make him stop. I arch my neck giving him better access, and he moans a little. He moves his hand to my crotch, rubbing it.
"Ugh...so good." I angle my hips; opening my legs a little wider to give him more room to work with. I'm trying so hard not to come in my pants, but he isn't making it easy.
"I can't wait to feel you wrapped my cock, darlin'. I want that tight ass on my dick and you coming for me," he says in my ear, biting it as he rubs faster.
I bite my lip, trying hard not to moan before it becomes too much. "Come on." I jump up, pulling him out of the seat as he laughs at me. I drag Jasper out of the club, making our way over to his car. We've both got a good buzz and I want to feel his skin on mine. He's a little drunker than me so I grab his keys, ready to drive us home.
"Hey," he says, flashing me the most adorable pout as I pocket his keys.
God, he looks so damn sexy right now.
"I'm driving."
"Why?" he asks, staggering back a bit before he shakes his head clear of the drunken haze. "I'm perfectly capable of driving us home, baby."
"I don't think so, love." I want to slap my hand over my mouth after saying it, but Jasper's eyes are so filled with love at my little mistake that I don't dare take it back. Instead, I smile, drawing closer to him. "I want you. I want us to go somewhere and be alone. I want that cock in me."
He groans and slaps my ass. "Damn you're bad," he comments. I meet his eyes, watching the lust and mischief dance in them before he drags me away from his car.
"Jasper, where are we going?" I laugh. He's walking bristly; like a man on a mission and I'm so fucking intrigued to see what he's about to come up with.
He stops for a minute after we get to an alley I know too well. I get an idea and pull him down it. We can hear others further down, enjoying themselves.
It's a little dark, but that's the point. I can still see Jasper's face in the moonlight and it looks perplexed. "Umm, Edward?" he whispers before I crash my lips to his.
He pulls away. "Edward, what are you doing?" He suddenly sounds sober, and I chuckle at him.
"Having a little fun, baby." I palm his dick and he jumps, gripping my shoulders as he moans in my ear. He grinds against my hand while trying to form words, "But...ugh...baby...but we can't...uuhh...feels good."
"Yes, we can," I affirm. The sounds of others fucking seems to excite him. The slamming of their skins and the grunts are driving me mad while Jasper's hands become hasty and demanding. He closes the space between us, kissing me soundly on the lips. He backs me into a wall, his mouth hot and heavy on mine. Our hands rip and tear at each other's pants. I pull a condom out, holding it between my teeth while Jasper pulls out a packet of lube.
Our breathing is heavy, our bodies, starving for each other. He prepares himself and then me. I brace my hands against the wall, ready for him. The feel of Jasper pushing his sheathed cock inside me is nothing short of heaven. I sigh in relief at the feel of him in me.
"Uuhh…oohh..." I push against him, letting him know I'm ready and thrusts hard. My blunt nails scrape against the wall while Jasper's hips slam into mine. One of his hands covers mine on the wall while the other stays planted on my hip. His cock pushes deeper and deeper with each move as he lets himself go and fucks me. I groan and grunt while his hard cock drives me to come. I want to scream, I want to shout, but we have to stay quiet. It's a good thing that the alley is dark enough that no passers-by can see us.
My body is on fire. I won't last long. He feels so deep now and I can't hold on. "I…uuhh…I'm….oh Jasper." I moan, exploding on his cock.
He comes, his cock moving within me as he fills my ass and the condom. We continue to move until he slows to a stop. My body feels heavy and I slump against the wall, chuckling. Jasper's chest is on my back, rumbling with his quiet laughter as he holds my body up the whole time. Gently, he pulls out of me and we move to redress ourselves. I lean on the wall, and he moves besides me.
We catch our breath, and I can see the smile on his face before he turns to me. His eyes are filled with concern as he asks, "Baby, are you okay?"
"Yeah," I reply, leaning into him for a kiss. It grows a little heated, and another couple's chuckles makes Jasper jump as they pass us, making their way out of the alley.
"Oh shit," he mutters, looking down at himself.
I smile back at the guys, and then meet Jasper's eyes, winking at him. "You're cool, love. We're cool."
He isn't convinced yet. "You think they'll talk?"
"About?" I laugh.
He chuckles when he realizes what I'm getting at. "What we were doing?" He can't stop the guffaw from escaping himself, but he slaps a hand over his mouth after it does.
"Well..." I lean in for another kiss, and he grants it. "If they bust on us, then we'll have to bust on them."
"True." He sighs. "So, are you ready, Mr. Rendezvous?"
"Who? Me?" I laugh. "You were the one who looked like you wanted to rip me apart."
"And you were the one who's been teasing me all fucking night."
I grab my crotch, moaning for added effect before saying, "Nice choice of words there, baby."
He groans and pulls out of the alley, laughing. "Let's go home."
My heart swells at the sentiment but this isn't the time. Jasper will learn soon what he means to me.
We both seem to have sobered up a little and are hungry as hell by the time we get on the road to head his place. We find an all night diner, and get some food to chow down on.
Halfway through my meal, I decide to remind him that I've got no clothes for work at his place. "Jasper?"
"Yeah?" he replies, shoveling the fries in his mouth. Thank God we'd washed our hands before sitting down to eat. "You do know I've gotta go home. I've got work tomorrow morning, and I've got no clothes at your place, right?"
"Who says you don't?" He smirks.
"Jasper..." I say in a warning tone. "What did you do?"
He pouts again and I find myself feeling sorry for taking a harsh tone with him before I get that it's a trick. He's good; pouting to get out of trouble. Nice one, but it won't work this time. "What did you do?"
"Nothing," he mumbles, shoving more food in his mouth.
I say nothing. I just sit there, staring at him, unmoving, until he gives it up. "Alright, I may have bought a few more things, and asked Emmett for some work shirts for you."
"Jasper!" I shout. I look around the semi vacant diner before leaning in close to say, "I don't want Emmett thinking I want special treatment because we're fucking." He looks a little hurt by the term so I apologize. "I'm sorry, Jasper. I don't mean it like that, but I don't want him to think..."
"That maybe me and you might spend a work night together and you didn't go home. That I've seen Rosalie return to school sometimes in the same clothes she left in the day before with the exception of a new jacket." He sounds pissed. He's pushing the food on his plate around and not looking at me.
"Don't be mad."
He sighs. "I'm not mad. You just..." He sighs again, meeting my eyes this time as he says, "You just...I told you something the other day. I told you I could love you and I'll stand by you no matter what. I don't just fuck you, I'm falling...I'm falling for you."
"I already fell for you." It just effortless falls from my lips and I don't want to take it back.
Jasper looks stunned. "You have?"
"Yes. What you think you're incapable of someone loving you? You're an amazing man, and I never thought that I'd meet someone like you, much less, that a life or a love like this could exist for me. So fucking you isn't something I take lightly. I treasure the opportunity."
We smile, apologize, kiss, and laugh when we get food on our shirts. However, it doesn't matter. Jasper and I are in love. That's all that's ringing in my ear when we get to back to, surprisingly, my place. We and Tanya walk in together. She's dead on her feet and can't be happier.
After a round of 'good nights', Jasper and I head to my room, strip down, and crawl into bed. We hold each other, unable to fall asleep. His face seems to glow in the dim lit room, and I can't stop touching him. I don't want to.
He pulls me into a kiss, and our lips move at a languid pace until being apart becomes unbearable. He makes love to me. Slow and sweet. My body has never been this high. I've never felt like this before. Only with him. Only in his arms.
We come together, and the experience of watching my lover lose himself to the same passion coursing through me is phenomenal. Again, as we lie within each other's arms, sighing in relief at being so close, he asks, "Are you okay?" I want to laugh at him because in my former profession, no one would've cared to ask me that, so it seems so surreal.
"I'm fine." I sigh against his chest, kissing and then telling him to turn on his side, facing away from me.
"Why?" he whispers.
"Because I want to hold you. I want to feel that you're here and it's not a dream." He smiles at my answer, and does what I want.
I lie here, listening, and when his breath evens out, I whisper, "I love you, more than anything, and I always will."
Sleep takes me as my heart soars. I'm in love.
Next: Alice tells all…
